Support Worker - Edmonton, Canada - Boyle Street Community Service Ltd

Boyle Street Community Service Ltd

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

HOURS: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Sunday - Thursday (37.5 hours per week)

REPORTS TO:
Program Manager

COMPENSATION:
$ $24.27/hour with full benefits package

REPORTS TO:
Program Manager

- _Please note this is a one-year contract with extension available dependent on funding_

"Despite great challenges we believe unhealthy cycles can be broken, new opportunities created and, through healing, health restored."

"Boyle Street's Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) began with a straightforward goal: enable participants to reduce and eliminate their non-beverage alcohol consumption by providing safe, consistent, and non-judgmental support. These forms include rubbing alcohol, hand sanitizers, mouthwash, and more. Besides the harms caused by alcohol dependence, non-beverage alcohols contain many toxic chemicals which are extremely harmful to the human body. They are potent, relatively cheap, and widely accessible, making them an alternative source of alcohol for those with alcohol dependence. Consumption of non-beverage alcohol is heavily stigmatized, which creates additional barriers."

The Managed Alcohol Program (MAP) Support Worker will be responsible for implementing the day-to-day operation of the MAP including the brewing process, data collection, and facilitation of programming.

The support worker will be the main point of contact for participants in the program, various departments within Boyle Street, and external stakeholders.

The support worker will be responsible for completing initial screening intakes, as well as conducting assessments throughout the program.

The support worker will facilitate supported referrals for participants needing support in various areas both within Boyle Street programs and externally and will help participants meet their basic needs and goals.

"We stand with our clients, side by side, patiently and for as long as they want - a constant and consistent caring force"

Position Responsibilities

Complete intakes with community members who would be eligible to be selected as a participant for the program
Educate and inform community members about the full array of services within the organization, Including cultural supports
Update staff on the progress of the program and its participants
Ensure the MAP area is a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all community members
Participate in service coordination between the various departments within Boyle Street
Ensure all client data collection and reporting are carried out in an efficient and timely manner
Assist participants in the daily operations related to brewing and program development
Help facilitate weekly peer review meetings and take detailed notes on topics
Conduct site visits with participants to external stakeholders
Assist in daily cleaning duties of the space
Maintain daily logs and progress reports
Accompany participants to appointments and advocate on their behalf (this may include transporting participants in your personal vehicle 1:1)
Ensure accessibility of program to participants regardless of barriers they may be facing (i.e. lack of transportation, cognitive/physical ability, etc)
Participate in cultural activities, Ceremony and daily smudge

Qualifications

Post Secondary Degree in a relevant field of study (Social Work) and/or relevant work experience
Experience of networking with a range of partners and stakeholders
Experience of working at all levels across teams and/or departments within an organization
Police Check with the Vulnerable Sector and Child and Youth Intervention Check completed within the past six months
Valid First Aid certificate or enrolled in a future course
Valid Class 5 Non GDL license and access to a reliable vehicle
Experience with and knowledge of Indigenous culture and ceremonies is considered an asset.

Why Work for Boyle?

All work done positively impacts the community and its members
Access to Lumino Health, including Stress & Wellness support
Employee activities and events throughout the year
Various training initiatives, and development opportunities

Boyle Street Community Services (BSCS) is a values-driven organization that believes our clients are the experts in their own life.

Your job will be to foster innovation with your team alongside our clients.

Clients, staff, and partners are vital members of the Boyle Street team, so we place emphasis on making sure that we address each other correctly by using preferred pronouns.

We invite you to let us know how to properly refer to you and your pronouns as you explore finding a professional home with us.

The health and safety of our clients and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. Per Boyle Street's COVID-19 policy, all new hires are required to be fully vaccinated with the third booster dose. Proof of full vaccination by means of immunization records from AHS, letter from a physician, or other health care provider is